It really was such a terrible experience. And I mean within science Twitter. There are some very horrible views and behaviours, which I have a thick skin to interpersonally but no tolerance for on a higher level.
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Because I'm an ethnic minority and let me tell you the things I hear when people think the coast is clear about my people and other ethnic groups... WILD. It's so creepy how when they think "oh, phew, we can chat" — the whole vibe of the room changes.
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My skin is pale enough to grant me white privilege, but oh, fuck, it's also a ticket into a world where my mum is "ugly" and "no, that's not your mum, right?". So yeah, I think these spaces exist and those who have extreme privilege never get to see what's going on by design.

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@tom_hartley said the most privileged have to do the heavy lifting but there are cases where it's not possible for you to. You literally have to stop and let us talk without interruptions as well. -
Personally, I find this balance very tricky - between speaking out, and shutting up. I'm naturally talkative, so I have to try to identify moments where it is best for me to be quiet, and then consciously shut-up (I don't always succeed).
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You're good IMHO, Aidan. Keep up the solid work.
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